Job Description

Our client is a well-established UAE financial institution seeking an experienced Events & Media Lead to manage its corporate events portfolio and support leadership visibility across regional industry platforms.

This role sits within the Corporate Communications & Marketing function and works closely with senior stakeholders across the business to ensure the organisation is professionally represented at events, conferences, sponsorship activations, and public engagements.

This position is responsible for leading the planning, delivery, and evaluation of internal and external corporate events while also supporting the organisation’s participation in key industry forums, conferences, and media-facing engagements.

The hiring team is specifically looking for candidates with strong experience across both events and media exposure. Candidates who have only worked in event delivery without involvement in media coordination, conference participation, or leadership visibility programmes are unlikely to be suitable.

The role is based in Ajman and requires regular on-site presence at events across the UAE and wider region.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute internal and external corporate events from concept through delivery and post-event reporting
• Manage product launches, sponsorship activations, executive roundtables, CSR initiatives, and staff engagement events
• Identify and secure participation opportunities at industry conferences, forums, and summits
• Coordinate leadership participation in panels, speaking engagements, and networking opportunities
• Manage event budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships
• Oversee creative and branding elements for event environments including staging, signage, and branded spaces
• Work closely with marketing, corporate, and retail teams to ensure alignment with broader communication priorities
• Coordinate with external agencies, event organisers, sponsors, and media partners where required
• Ensure professional brand representation across all public-facing events and activations
• Track event performance and provide post-event reporting and recommendations for improvement

Requirements

• Minimum 12 years’ experience in events, communications, brand, or marketing roles
• Demonstrated experience managing both corporate events and media-facing industry participation
• Experience within banking is preferred
• Proven ability to manage high-profile corporate events and senior leadership engagements
• Strong stakeholder management and vendor management experience
• Experience managing event budgets and external suppliers
• Ability to work across multiple projects and regional events simultaneously
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field
• MBA or postgraduate qualification is advantageous

Location: Ajman, UAE (full-time, office based)

Salary: AED 35,000 – 45,000 per month plus family benefits

Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

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